News: Egypt will conduct the multilateral ‘Exercise Bright Star’ from August 28 to September 10, 2025.
About Exercise Bright Star 2025
- Exercise Bright Star is a multilateral tri-service exercise hosted by Egypt with the United States since 1980.
- It is held biennially and is among the largest in the region.
- 2023 edition: The 2023 edition included India and multiple participating nations.
- 2025 edition
- The key activities to be undertaken in the Exercise are –
- Live Firing by the three Services showcasing the operational capabilities of the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force
- Command Post Exercise to enhance joint planning, decision-making and operational coordination
- Short Training Exercises by all three Services focusing on varied aspects of modern warfare
- Subject Matter Expert Interactions on multiple domains of contemporary military operations.
- The key activities to be undertaken in the Exercise are –
- Significance for India
- Underscores commitment to regional peace, stability, and security.
- Enhances jointness, interoperability, and cooperation with friendly countries.
